What are Cookies?
A cookie is a file or device that is downloaded to a user’s terminal equipment for the purpose of storing data that can be updated and retrieved by the entity responsible for its installation. That is, it is a file that is downloaded to your computer when accessing certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their equipment and, depending on the information they contain and the way the equipment is used, they can be used to recognise the user.
Its main functions are:
- User tracking: when a user enters their username and password, a cookie is stored so they don’t have to enter them for every page on the server. However, a cookie does not identify just one person, but a combination of computer-browser-user.
- Obtain information about user browsing habits, and spyware attempts, by advertising agencies and others. This can cause privacy issues and is one of the reasons why cookies have their detractors.
There are different types of cookies depending mainly on their purpose. The following types can be distinguished, among others:
Analytics cookies: these cookies are used to analyse the behaviour and actions of website users as well as to create browsing profiles in order to make technical improvements in performance and service.
Advertising cookies: enable efficient management of advertising spaces based on a series of criteria, for example, verifying whether the user has already accessed a news item in order to update it with a new one.
Behavioural advertising cookies: these cookies store information about user behaviour focusing on browsing habits. This makes it possible to create user profiles based on behaviour and use them to personalise the advertising displayed.
If the user wants to obtain more information about cookies, they can visit the following website http://www.aboutcookies.org/.
What type of cookies does this website use?
This website uses cookies that allow facilitating the user’s use and navigation, guaranteeing access to certain services, as well as improving the functional configuration of the website.
Specifically, this website uses the following cookies:
| JCS_INENREF | Used for anti-spam functions | After a short time or when closing the browser. |
| JCS_INENTIM | Used for anti-spam functions | After a short time or when closing the browser. |
| PHPSESSID | This cookie is used to establish a user session and is a reference to a unique session ID set by our website code (PHP). It disappears when the session ends (when you close the browser) | After a short time or when closing the browser. |
| wp-settings-7 | WordPress configuration | 1 day |
| wp-settings-7-time | WordPress configuration | 1 day |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress sets this cookie when browsing the login page. The cookie is used to verify whether your web browser is configured to allow or reject cookies | After a short time or when closing the browser. |
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat o _dc_gtm | Used to limit the request rate. | 1 minute |
How to manage cookie settings?
This section provides a brief explanation of how to check and configure the cookie system in relation to the most common or most widely used browsers.
In this regard, virtually all browsers allow the user to obtain general information about cookies installed on a website, specifically to verify their existence, duration or deletion system. In this regard, for information purposes, a series of related links are provided:
Furthermore, the user can allow, block or delete cookies installed on their device by modifying their browser settings according to the instructions provided. For information purposes, cookie settings are usually configured in the “Preferences” or “Tools” menu of each browser; in any case, you can always refer to your browser’s help section to resolve any queries in this regard.
Please note that if the installation of all cookies is prevented, the website content as well as certain features and services provided by it may be affected.